§572B-10 Unions performed in other jurisdictions. A legal union of two persons that is not a marriage under chapter 572, which was validly formed in another jurisdiction, and which is substantially equivalent to a civil union under this chapter, shall be recognized as a valid civil union in this State and shall be treated the same as a civil union entered into in this State regardless of whether it bears the name civil union; provided that the relationship meets the eligibility requirements of this chapter, has been entered into in accordance with the laws of that jurisdiction, and can be documented. [L 2011, c 1, pt of §2; am L 2012, c 267, §10]
Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes
572B-2 Eligibility to enter into a civil union.
572B-3 Civil unions void; when.
572B-4 Solemnization; license to perform; refusal to join persons in a civil union.
572B-4.5 Rights held by reciprocal beneficiaries who enter into a civil union.
572B-5 Applicants for civil union; license required; limitations.
572B-6 Application for license for persons who wish to enter into a civil union; fee.
572B-7 Persons under control of conservator or guardian.
572B-9 Benefits, protections, and responsibilities.